Commis Chef

Accor; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Sick pay

Company events

Job summary

Novotel Birmingham Centre is seeking a reliable Commis Chef to support the preparation, cooking and presentation of food across our restaurant, bar and events operation. The role is full-time, located in Birmingham city centre, paying £12.73 per hour with benefits and growth opportunities.

Working alongside experienced chefs, you will help deliver high-quality food while upholding food safety and hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience or a catering qualification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with food preparation and service.
• Preparing dishes in line with quality standards.
• Maintaining excellent hygiene and food safety.
• Supporting stock rotation and waste control procedures.
• Working collaboratively within the kitchen team.
• Helping deliver smooth service during busy periods and events.

Skills

Food prep

Teamwork

Kitchen safety

Flexibility

Education

Catering qualification (advantageous)

Job description

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Job Description

Join Novotel Birmingham Centre as a Commis Chef and develop your culinary career in a busy city-centre hotel. This full-time role offers £12.73 per hour, excellent employee benefits and opportunities to grow within a supportive kitchen team.

We're looking for a reliable Commis Chef to support the preparation, cooking and presentation of food across our restaurant, bar and events operation.

Located on Broad Street in Birmingham city centre, Novotel Birmingham Centre is a busy hotel serving business travellers, conference delegates, event attendees and leisure guests throughout the year.

The Role

Working alongside experienced chefs, you'll help deliver high-quality food while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness and organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with food preparation and service
• Preparing dishes in line with quality standards
• Maintaining excellent standards of hygiene and food safety
• Supporting stock rotation and waste control procedures
• Working collaboratively within the kitchen team
• Helping deliver smooth service during busy periods and events

About You

We're looking for someone with a genuine passion for food and hospitality.

Previous kitchen experience or a catering qualification would be advantageous, but just as important is a positive attitude, willingness to learn and ability to work effectively as part of a team.

You'll also need:

• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A strong work ethic and attention to detail
• The ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays

Why Join Us?

Novotel Birmingham Centre is a well-established hotel in the heart of the city. As part of the growing Starboard Hotels portfolio, you'll benefit from the support of a company that invests in its people and provides genuine opportunities for development and progression.

You'll be working full time, earning £12.73 per hour and benefits including the day off for your birthday, sick pay, company events and more.

Additional Information

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.